When Jamie Hagen, owner of Hell Bent Xpress in South Dakota, refinanced his equipment last year, he thought the worst of the post-pandemic “Great Freight Recession” was behind him. Freight rates were showing signs of life after a brutal stretch of thin margins and excess capacity. “We started seeing some […]
Executive Orders within the United States has it moving away from electric vehicles (EVs) and wind and solar electricity systems. Executive Orders by President Trump were issued on January 20, 2025, that ended the EV mandate, thus giving consumers back the power to choose the car they want to drive. Then, […]
As the transportation sector grapples with tightening emissions regulations and the relentless push for better fuel economy, Holley Performance Brands (NYSE: HLLY) has expanded its flagship Cataclean lineup into the diesel segment. The company announced the launch of Cataclean® Diesel Exhaust System & DPF Cleaner, a dedicated formulation designed to […]
Joe Sinnott, executive coach at Witting Partners and host of The Energy Detox Podcast joined The Crude Life founder Jason Spiess to discuss some executive audits and strategies. What began as light-hearted Monday-morning banter about “audit season stubble” quickly evolved into a deep dive on leadership, talent management, communication breakdowns, and staying conscious in […]
Williams (NYSE: WMB) today marked the official start of construction on the Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) project with a groundbreaking ceremony at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn, joined by federal and state officials, labor leaders and project partners. NESE is an expansion of Williams’ existing Transco pipeline system across Pennsylvania, […]
The Crude Life, founder Jason Spiess sat down with Stuart Turley, founder and host of the Energy News Beat podcast, for an energized conversation covering California’s precarious fuel situation, shifting U.S. energy politics, the challenges of renewable energy, and the need for pragmatic, “America First” policy approaches. Turley opened by highlighting a […]
On Thursday, May 7, 2026, Kansas Strong (the Kansas Oil and Natural Gas Producers) will roll out the red carpet for the state’s oilfield workforce with a free Oilfield Worker Appreciation Celebration at the SEK Impact Center in Chanute. The event, running from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., is open […]
The national average price for on-highway diesel hit $5.68 per gallon today, according to trucking industry tracker CDLLife—up 90 cents in a single week and within striking distance of the all-time record $5.82 set in June 2022. In California, the pain is even sharper: $7.57 per gallon as of April […]
William Prentice, CEO of Meridian Energy Group, spoke with Jason Spiess, founder of The Crude Life, about the Davis Refinery in North Dakota’s Bakken region — the first new greenfield refinery to be built from the ground up in the United States in more than 50 years. Prentice described the Davis […]
In a pointed message aimed squarely at Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright visited a Synergy Oil & Gas production site here on April 8, spotlighting how California’s extreme environmental rules are blocking American energy production, killing jobs, and inflating costs for families and businesses. Standing amid […]
In a move that feels like a victory lap for muscle-car purists, General Motors has officially greenlit a seventh-generation Chevrolet Camaro — and it’s staying true to its roots. The next Camaro, slated for the 2028 model year with production starting late 2027 at GM’s Lansing Grand River plant in […]
After three races of the new Formula 1 era, Scuderia Ferrari sits second in the constructors’ championship, yet the team’s leadership and drivers have been candid: the gap to championship leader Mercedes is defined primarily by power unit performance. With straight-line speed and energy deployment clearly favoring the silver cars […]
The energy industry is watching closely as vertical construction officially begins at the Homer City Energy Campus, one of the largest natural gas-fired power projects currently underway in the United States. Homer City Redevelopment LLC (HCR) announced the “first steel” milestone this week, signaling the transition from foundation work to […]
Get ready to hit the road and make memories on the Mother Road! The annual Gallup Route 66 Rides is back bigger and better than ever July 24–26, 2026, as part of the nationwide Route 66 Centennial celebration. This free, family-friendly festival in Gallup, New Mexico, blends hot air balloons, […]
Host Jason Spiess sat down with Warren Martin, Executive Director of Kansas Strong, to discuss the vital role of the oil and gas industry, the importance of grassroots advocacy, and upcoming events celebrating the people who keep energy flowing. The conversation opened with Martin outlining Kansas Strong’s busy spring schedule: school visits, radio interviews, […]
Toyota’s chief technology officer declares the company will make gasoline engines “to the very end” while competitors quietly abandon EV-only timelines. Toyota just delivered the automotive industry’s most uncomfortable truth: you cannot get by without gasoline cars. While other manufacturers scramble to walk back aggressive electric-only deadlines, Toyota doubles down on internal […]
The Bureau of Land Management on March 31 leased 136 parcels totaling 131,121 acres in Colorado, Nevada, and Utah for $64.8 million in total receipts during quarterly oil and gas lease sales. Combined lease bonus bids and rentals are distributed between the federal government and state where parcels are located. Here are the results from each state: Colorado: 68 parcels, […]
Global energy leaders have convened here this week, spiffed up in dark suits and polished shoes, to discuss the industry’s most pressing issues: war in the Middle East, Venezuela, artificial intelligence. But behind the scenes at this annual conference of industry executives — known formally as CERAWeek by S&P Global […]
The most coveted trophy in the NASCAR Cup Series, the Bill France Cup, made a special appearance across Southwestern Illinois this week, traveling along the legendary Route 66 as part of a celebration of the “Mother Road’s” 100th anniversary and a preview of the upcoming Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series […]
North Dakota’s oil and gas industry is not expected to significantly increase drilling activity in response to the price surge, a stark departure from the familiar boom-and-bust cycle in the Bakken. Domestic crude oil pricing benchmarks have been hovering just shy of $100 per barrel. A decade ago that would […]
As Devon Energy and Expand Energy relocate their headquarters to Houston in 2026—following broader trends of executive consolidation in the “Energy Capital”—Continental Resources stands out as a steadfast Oklahoma City anchor. Founded by billionaire Harold Hamm in 1967 and now privately held by the Hamm family since its 2022-2024 privatization, […]
New data and industry announcements highlight ongoing consumer preference for traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles amid shifting economics and policy landscapes. According to EY’s 2025 Mobility Consumer Index, 58% of Canadian respondents now say they plan to purchase an internal combustion engine vehicle in the next two years — […]
When U.S. Route 66 was commissioned in 1926, it wasn’t designed to be remembered. There were no grand dedications, no monuments planned, no expectation that the road would one day appear on postcards, license plates, coffee mugs, or tattoos. Route 66 was not a dream. It was a solution. A […]
Jason Spiess sat down with Joe Sinnott, former oil & gas engineering leader, current executive coach at Witting Partners, and host of the Energy Detox podcast. The discussion, recorded shortly before March 17, 2026, centered on World Shale Energy Day — an annual grassroots celebration held every March 17 to recognize the benefits of […]
Every March since 1987, Congress and U.S. Presidents have designated March as Women’s History Month. This year, The Crude Life celebrates and honors their accomplishments and contributions in history with interviews and stories that center around women’s experiences in industry. The Crude Life believes woman are vital in energy. Today more than ever. […]
In a stark reflection of the challenges facing the electric vehicle (EV) transition in the United States, General Motors (GM) is limiting production of its revived Chevy Bolt—the company’s most affordable mass-market EV—while leaning heavily on its more profitable internal combustion engine (ICE) models. This move, highlighted in a March […]
GM has issued an update to its service protocols for the 6.2L V8 L87 gasoline engine, a powerplant found in roughly 600,000 vehicles from the 2021–2024 model years, including popular full-size trucks and SUVs like the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe, Suburban; GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL; and Cadillac Escalade models. A […]
One-third of humanity prepares meals over open fires or polluting stoves, contributing to premature death and limiting human potential. Anne Hyre of the Bettering Human Lives Foundation joins The Crude Life to discuss this important energy poverty issue. “The Bettering Human Lives Foundation aims to increase access to clean cooking fuels by […]
Every March since 1987, Congress and U.S. Presidents have designated March as Women’s History Month. This year, The Crude Life celebrates and honors their accomplishments and contributions in history with interviews and stories that center around women’s experiences in industry. The Crude Life believes woman are vital in energy. Today […]
Every March since 1987, Congress and U.S. Presidents have designated March as Women’s History Month. This year, The Crude Life celebrates and honors their accomplishments and contributions in history with interviews and stories that center around women’s experiences in industry. The Crude Life believes woman are vital in energy. Today more than […]
Every March since 1987, Congress and U.S. Presidents have designated March as Women’s History Month. This year, The Crude Life celebrates and honors their accomplishments and contributions in history with interviews and stories that center around women’s experiences in industry. The Crude Life believes women are vital in energy. Today more than […]
Every March since 1987, Congress and U.S. Presidents have designated March as Women’s History Month. This year, The Crude Life celebrates and honors their accomplishments and contributions in history with interviews and stories that center around women’s experiences in industry. The Crude Life believes women are vital in energy. Today more than ever. […]
There was a point in time not very long ago when everyone was saying that polluting gas-powered vehicles were on the brink of losing favor to electric cars. However, it looks like buyers’ preferences are moving back to sticking with the tried and tested formula of internal combustion. A new study from Deloitte reports […]
Every March since 1987, Congress and U.S. Presidents have designated March as Women’s History Month. This year, The Crude Life celebrates and honors their accomplishments and contributions in history with interviews and stories that center around women’s experiences in industry. The Crude Life believes woman are vital in energy. Today […]
Every March since 1987, Congress and U.S. Presidents have designated March as Women’s History Month. This year, The Crude Life celebrates and honors their accomplishments and contributions in history with interviews and stories that center around women’s experiences in industry. The Crude Life believes women are vital in energy. Today more than ever. […]
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